TKI Matchmaking Event: Light on Water – Smart Innovations for the Water Sector

PhotonicsNL event

How can we make the water sector smarter and more sustainable? Discover during this event how innovative technologies contribute to real-time monitoring, more efficient process management, and the stimulation of new collaborations.

Why this event?
The water sector faces complex challenges: from early detection of pollution to optimizing process control. New technologies enable faster, smarter, and more future-proof working. But how do you translate these innovations from the lab to practice?
During this event, Water Alliance, Netherlands Water Partnership, BOM, and PhotonicsNL will bring together companies, research institutions, and end users. With inspiring practical examples, interactive roundtables, and ample networking opportunities, we will explore opportunities for collaboration together.

What can you expect?

  • Inspiring presentations from knowledge institutions and companies.
  • Practical examples of innovative measurement and analysis techniques.
  • Interactive roundtables on water quality, collaboration & financing, and smart combinations of data and sensors.
  • Plenty of room to make new contacts and further develop ideas.

Program
Morning 
09:30 – Walk-in & coffee
10:00 – Welcome and kick-off
10:15 – Inspiring presentations from experts

12:00 – Networking lunch

Afternoon – Round table sessions
13:15 – Round 1
14:00 – Short break and change
14:15 – Round 2

15:00 – Joint feedback
15:30 – Closing & looking ahead to 2026
16:00 – Networking drinks

For whom?

This event is interesting for:

  • Water technology companies looking for innovative applications
  • Industrial companies that want to make their water management more efficient and sustainable
  • Research institutions that want to link their knowledge and technology to practical questions
  • Photonics companies and research institutions that see solutions or are looking for collaboration in water technology